I'll post my thoughts while I'm at it....
1. Start campaign sooner. I don't think we gave woodworkers enough lead time. I'd be so bold as to start 6 months ahead of time.
2. Afternoon activites. Ok, I'll admit it. I want to see belt sander races. I think heats of 2 with stock and no-holds-bar-anything-goes class would be a lot of fun. Also, for galoots, a plane shaving competition.
3. Non-competition workpiece display. For folks who might be willing to show off a piece or two, but don't feel comfortable entering a judged competition.
4. High School. In Hillsborough we have a nationally recognized woodworking program. We did not canvas the schools. I think starting early and adding effort to hit the schools would help a lot.
5. Demo Schedule. I can't express my appreciation for all the demonstrators. I did worry a bit that they were not given time slots. I fear some of them may have felt obligated to work the whole day. I have no basis in fact on this, just my observation.
6. New category, tools. As John and Earl showed us, there are quite a few tool makers out there. I think it could be very interesting to have a competition for tools. Of course, no trebuchet's with watermellons....
7. More food. Yes, I don't eat meat, but maybe expanding the selection a bit.
8. Designated photographers. In no way a comment on GeorgeL's work. I think the TWA had someone dedicated to photos. I'd like to see us have a few volunteers to be on the schedule to take pics. With so many things going on, I never even to my camera.
9. NCWW Photo shoots. Maybe we snap pics at the table, or try to get everyone in one place for a group shot?
10. Name tags. With a bit of luck, we could probably whip up name tags for folks using a laptop/printer. Might be too much to do it ahead of time.
K, thats what I got. Did I mention belt sander races?
Thanks again to all involved and hope to see next years show even better!
Jim